LaLiga relegation battles are never short of drama, and Sunday night’s thriller between Leganés and Girona lived up to the billing. With both teams desperate for points, it was Munir El Haddadi’s injury-time strike that stole the headlines, salvaging a 1-1 draw and crushing Girona’s hopes of ending a dismal run of form.
First Half: A Red Card Changes the Game
The match began cautiously, as expected in a high-stakes relegation six-pointer. Both sides seemed more afraid to lose than eager to win. But the game took a decisive turn in the 20th minute when Seydouba Cissé brought down Portu, who was racing clear on goal. A straight red card followed, leaving Leganés with a mountain to climb.
Girona quickly looked to take advantage. Viktor Tsygankov came closest to breaking their goal drought, but his shot was heroically cleared off the line by Sergio González. Despite the numerical advantage, Girona couldn’t break through in the first half, heading into the break locked at 0-0 for the fourth game running.
Second Half: Girona Breaks the Deadlock
With one extra man on the field, Girona finally made their move in the second half. Portu’s clever header found veteran striker Cristhian Stuani, who glanced the ball past the keeper to give the visitors the lead.
The goal seemed to put Girona in control. Leganés, now chasing the game with 10 men, had very little to show going forward. Their best moment came through Darko Brašanac, but his looping header flew harmlessly over the bar.
Munir’s Moment of Magic
Just when it seemed Girona had secured their first win in 10 games, Leganés found a way back. Deep into injury time, substitute Duk squared a ball to Munir El Haddadi, who finished with composure into the bottom corner. El Sadar erupted.
It was a goal that could change Leganés’ season. From the edge of despair, they are now just four points away from safety. For Girona, the result is another bitter blow. They are winless since January in away matches and dangerously close to the relegation zone, just three points above the drop.
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Final Whistle Thoughts
Munir El Haddadi’s late heroics have breathed new life into Leganés’ survival fight, while Girona remain stuck in a rut with pressure mounting on head coach Míchel. As the LaLiga season nears its climax, expect more heart-pounding moments and unpredictable twists, precisely what makes football betting so thrilling.
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